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The Detroit Lions are synonymous with Thanksgiving Day. For almost a century, they have hosted a Thanksgiving Day game. They and the Dallas Cowboys have made it a tradition, and the 2024 season is no different.
Ahead of Week 13, let's take a look at the Lions' record on Turkey Day.
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What is the Detroit Lions' record on Thanksgiving?
The Detroit Lions have played 84 games on Thanksgiving. Their record is 37-45-2 heading into this year's matchup against the Chicago Bears.
The Lions are on a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. Their last win was in 2016 when they beat the Minnesota Vikings. For context, Matthew Stafford was their quarterback then and Anquan Boldin scored a touchdown in the 16-13 victory.
Dan Campbell's team will fancy its chances of breaking the unwanted streak in Week 13. Detroit heads into the game with a 10-1 record and has the best record in the NFC.
Here's a look at the Lions' past 10 Thanksgiving games:
- 2023: Green Bay Packers 29 - 22 Detroit (Loss)
- 2022: Buffalo Bills 28 - 25 Detroit (Loss)
- 2021: Chicago Bears 16 -14 Detroit (Loss)
- 2020: Houston Texans 41 - 25 Detroit (Loss)
- 2019: Chicago Bears 24 - 20 Detroit (Loss)
- 2018: Chicago Bears 23 - 16 Detroit (Loss)
- 2017: Minnesota Vikings 30-23 Detroit (Loss)
- 2016: Minnesota Vikings 13 -16 Detroit (Win)
- 2015: Philadelphia Eagles 45 - 14 Detroit (Win)
- 2014: Chicago Bears 34 - 17 Detroit (Win)
How have the Detroit Lions performed this season?
The Detroit Lions are having a strong 2024 regular season. The franchise is playing excellent football at both ends of the field.
Dan Campbell has the Lions playing in his identity, and almost anyone on offense can score a TD, including Jared Goff who had a receiving TD in Week 4. The Lions are a matchup nightmare for any team in the league. Just ask the LA Rams, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts, who have all lost to Detroit this season.
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